So based on the fact that I am close to sea level (664ft. msl) I could go with an apc 12x6e and get similiar numbers as a 13x6, 13x8 at 6,000ft? Just wondering because the 12x6e was what I was going to use to start and then move up to a 13x6.5 after the batteries were broke in. But it sounds like the 13x6.5 may be to much prop with my planned setup with phx-45 when it comes to amp draw maybe. I know I am looking to get unlimited vertical from the plane and would like to do pattern/little 3d with the setup that I am trying to work out.

Thanks for the feedback Bill it has been a pleasure working with you through several threads here on rcgroups as well as the feedback I have received from your website(Regards, Hos). Not often do you find a plane manufacture taking time to help others build and fly there products like you have with so many. Much Appreciated!!

Tim

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Remember, these are High Alt numbers - at Sea Level you're going to see the similar numbers with 1" less diameter and 1-2" less pitch.

If you look close at the elevator, you will see where I did the blue underside first and then the yellow. on the Stab I did the yellow first and then the blue bottom. Results was a much nicer look doing yellow first.

Mike, nice work!! Looks great so far, who says you need a "master craftsman" to cover the plane. I agree on the dark color over the light, hides a little more. Thanks for the pics. looking forward to seeing the final product (as I'm sure you are to).

Tail Ready

Thanks everyone.

Times are coming down as I do more and more pieces. I think the Rudder and Vert Stab took me about half as long as the Horizontal Stab and Elebator. And the Rudder/Vert had curved ends too. (though not sure if they are suppost to be curved or not - But I like it)

My only problem was that while applying the red to the tip of the Rudder/Stab, I dropped the knife and poked a hole thru both sides. fortunately it was the blue, and the Solite blue blends and hides seams real well, so 2 small patches are hardly noticable.

So far I could not be happier with my first attempt at a cover job.

Mike

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I especially liked the challenge the of 2 color rudder. What I did was size up a piece of blue and straight cut the bottom edge where I wanted the seam. Then cut a piece of yellow large enough to finish the rudder side.

Taped the yellow finish side up tight to my cutting mat, and then pealed the clear plastic off the blue. Seamed the 2 peices. Flipped them over and cut to shape leaving about 1 inch over laps.

pealed off the clear from the yellow and tacked everything lining up the seam with the lowest horizontal support in the rudder. This made it straight to the model.

And now when I add that blue to the fuse, it will cut thru the fuse and meet the rudder just under the elevtor - basicly splitting the servo trays.

And you were concerned about what? Covering, good one Mike you almost had us fooled that you had never covered a plane before Looking mighty pretty! Question is the balsa sheeting above the horizontal stab not glued in yet? As I see you have placed the stab/elevator underneath it in the first pic. Thanks

The old AXI I have in my CAP232 40e and it has GOBS of power. I don't hover it. I rarely use WOT except to impress the glow guys.

The new AXI - I use 2 on the Siamese CAP:https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=352940
Last page has link to videos
With a twin there is some synergy so you can afford to be over propped some. Also it's 5lb and 1020W so you don't have to work it very hard.
I've had 10min flights and only used half the battery (batteries).
It's at least twice as much fun to fly.

If I were to install a new AXI in the CAP40e I'd have to go with an 11" prop.